US Bridges

Lawrence RD over Chandler Brook

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.1 MI N JCT Upper Minot · Structure no. 0194

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
614
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence RD over Chandler Brook is a steel culvert carrying Lawrence RD over Chandler Brook in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 614 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 982 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLawrence RD
CrossesChandler Brook
Location0.1 MI N JCT Upper Minot
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.92781, -70.19251
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic614 (2016)
Projected traffic982 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawrence RD over Chandler Brook built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawrence RD over Chandler Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Lawrence RD over Chandler Brook carry?

About 614 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lawrence RD over Chandler Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns Lawrence RD over Chandler Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.